Musk Mallow
Will it grow where I live?
Musk Mallow is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Habit
- annual
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Spread
- 0.6 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Hardiness
- zone 3–10
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – moist
- pH
- 5.3 – 8.6
Growing
Malva moschata prefers sunny to partially shaded locations with well-drained soils. The plant is drought-tolerant and requires moderate watering. Propagation is best done by sowing in spring or autumn. Regular pruning promotes fresh growth and extends the flowering period.
Frequently asked questions
Musk Mallow: how big does it get?
Musk Mallow (Malva moschata) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 0.8 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.6 m. Growth is medium.
Musk Mallow: what site does it need?
Musk Mallow tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Musk Mallow: is it hardy?
Musk Mallow is listed as hardy in zone 3–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Musk Mallow: will it grow in Central Europe?
Musk Mallow is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
Musk Mallow: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Musk Mallow are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
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